OSHA Inspection: WELLS DAIRY, INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 88.4 - Code of Iowa (2001)
88.4:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment
which was free
from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or
serious physical harm
to employees in that employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia:
(a)Dump Room -  An employee was required to change a solenoid valve on a
hot
gas ammonia line. While performing this maintenance duty the employee was
exposed to anhydrous ammonia. The piping and valves upstream and down
stream were not labeled to ensure proper identification of these
components.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to use the guidelines for Identification of Ammonia
Refrigeration Piping and System Components. Bulletin No. 114. This
condition existed on or about 05/12/01.

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,500

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Aug 7, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $35,000 · Current $20,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 2001

Abate by

Sep 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $20,000 Reduced